Purpose: (1) Utilization of fun games to teach basic baseball skills to registered FCLL players in the Wiffle, T1, and T2 Divisions in preparation for their next level of play; and (2) to educate and motivate parents in working with their little players at home and possibly becoming coaches. Training will be more skills development, less “how to play the game.”

Concept: A voluntary drop-in clinic (one 1 hour clinic per week for 9 weeks). Last 10 minutes of each hour includes a parent talk. See topics below.

Dates/Times: First clinic is F, 2/16. Each week: Group 1 (Wiffle and T1) = 345p-445p; Group 2 (T2) = 445p-545p. Same content taught to each group with expectations elevated for Group 2.

Voluntary: This is voluntary if you want to supplement what you are learning at practice and in games. You are not required to come. Although once a player has come to a Legends clinic, (s)he may skip some or all future clinics, we strongly encourage all players and parents to continue on and finish the remaining clinics.

Equipment Required: Same equipment you are using for your current division of play (Wiffle-T2). We have helmets, so please bring bats, cleats, cups, hats.

**Parents must REMAIN and must not leave their children. Please do not drop off.

Week 3 (F, 3/2): How to choose a bat. What’s a drop, two piece, composite, and aluminum?

Week 4 (F, 3/9): The various divisions in baseball, which ball do they use, when are tryouts, coach pitch, steals, why the funny team names.

Week 5 (F, 3/16): Drills that can be done at home.

Week 6 (F, 3/23): Drills that can be done at home.

Week 7 (F, 3/30): Parent meeting regroup.

Week 8: (F, 4/20): Sunglasses

Week 9: (F, 4/27): Summer Camps and Fall Ball and private instruction

Ok, now you’re ready kids. Enjoy the season! Go out there and wow them! Tell them “I learned that at FC Legends!”

…. and remember, we win games in practice!

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FAQ

What Equipment Do I Need When?

In Tee Ball (1 and 2) it is mandatory that you have an athletic cup ($15) (no cup, no play game!!!), a bat ($10-$50), and a baseball glove ($35). The FCLL local rules do not mandate baseball cleats ($15-$30), but it is very easy to slip on the wet grass in the early part of the season if cleats are not worn. Slipping can cause injury. Batting helmets ($18-$35) must be worn and are supplied by the league, or you may buy your own helmet if you do not want to use a “communal” helmet. Starting at A Division, you must use your own helmet.

When will I need to buy cleats?

See above. You must use “molded” cleats with a rubber sole (as compared to metal). Metal cleats are not allowed until you are a teenage.

When buying a baseball glove, does it matter if I buy a pitcher’s, outfielder, or infielder’s glove?

NO! Not in AA and below. Just be careful, don’t buy a catcher’s or first baseman’s glove, as those are very much specialty gloves for those specific positions. The key is, can the player open and close the glove?

Are batting gloves required?

NO! These are optional. But the 6 year old with the coolest batting gloves is usually the most popular kid on the team.

Is buying online cheaper than in stores?

Sometimes, but not always. Plus many prefer to support local businesses.

One disadvantage of buying online is that you cannot try out the equipment before you buy. Here are some tips.